Claims of a "collapsing" dollar causing inflation are misleading, supported by historical data

From Investing.com: 2025-04-14 05:57:00

Claims of a “collapsing” dollar causing inflation are misleading as the dollar has only fallen 10% since the new year, still well above its average since 2008. Historical data shows much larger dollar declines without significant inflationary impact. PPI was weaker than expected at -0.4%, pointing to a softer PCE report later. Market focus on Fed speakers, earnings, and tariff discussions. Retail sales may be strong due to stockpiling or weak if recession fears grow. Watch for signs of liquidity issues from the Fed. Market closed for Good Friday. Earnings announcements to increase next week.



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